Brick Township High School is a four-year public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades in Brick Township in Ocean County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as part of the Brick Public Schools.
Serving 1,211 students in grades 9-12, Brick Township High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,211 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brick Township High School's student population of 1,211 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,211 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Year Founded
1958
Colors
White, Green
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Motto
'Student Centered, Teacher Led'
School Mascot
Dragons
School Rankings
Brick Township High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brick Township High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1487 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
28%
34%
Black
5%
15%
White
64%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Dragons
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brick Township High School's ranking?
Brick Township High School is ranked #1487 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Brick Township High School often compared to?
Brick Township High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brick Township Memorial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brick Township High School?
The graduation rate of Brick Township High School is 92%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Brick Township High School?
1,211 students attend Brick Township High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Brick Township High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brick Township High School?
Brick Township High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brick Township High School offer ?
Brick Township High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brick Township High School part of?
Brick Township High School is part of Brick Township Public School District.
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